About Bandy Creek
Number of accommodations: 142
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (981)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandy Creek Campground is praised for its clean and well-maintained facilities, including excellent bathhouses and spacious, private campsites. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, and ample recreational opportunities, such as hiking and biking. While some mentioned issues with crowding on weekends and minimal management response to specific concerns, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for many campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandy Creek Campground is praised for its clean and well-maintained facilities, including excellent bathhouses and spacious, private campsites. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, and ample recreational opportunities, such as hiking and biking. While some mentioned issues with crowding on weekends and minimal management response to specific concerns, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for many campers.
Review Summary
John O
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: C012, Loop: Loop C
Bandy Creek is a great campground and base to explore Big South Fork and Pickett State Park. The campground is well maintained and the staff are all friendly and knowledgeable. The geological formations are impressive and you can spend a good half day taking a train ride from Sterns, Ky to a coal mining town that the park maintains.
Andee A
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: A043, Loop: Loop A
The tent-only loop is completely separate from the generator-run behemoths, and because the park is a designated dark sky area, even the bathrooms have no annoying flood lights. (Although the full moon was so bright I did wake up in the middle of the night wondering who was shining a flashlight in my tent.) The bathrooms and campgrounds are clean, and the trails offer exquisite scenery. Just bring your bear spray!🐸
Andee A
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: A043, Loop: Loop A
The tent-only loop is completely separate from the generator-run behemoths, and because the park is a designated dark sky area, even the bathrooms have no annoying flood lights. (Although the full moon was so bright I did wake up in the middle of the night wondering who was shining a flashlight in my tent.) The bathrooms and campgrounds are clean, and the trails offer exquisite scenery. Just bring your bear spray!🐸
Randy and Sonya G
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C
WE SELECTED A SITE ACROSS FROM THE BATHOUSE. SITE WAS PAVED AND PROVIDED ELECTRIC, WATER AND PICNIC TABLE. NOTICED THE CAMPGROUND HAD ALOT OF HORSE TRAILER/CAMPERS ... NOT SOMETHING WE ARE ACCUSTOM TO SEEING SINCE I THOUGHT EQUINE CAMPING WAS SEPARATE (NO HARM NO FOUL, JUST AN OBSERVATION FROM OUR EXPERIENCE) DID NOTICE THAT THERE WERE FOOTPATHS CUT THROUGH SEVERAL CAMPSITES LEADING TO THE BATHOUSE FROM THE UPPER TIERED LOOP...NOT A FAN OF "SHORT CUTS". BATHOUSE WAS LIT THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT. BEAR BOXES ARE PROVIDED FOR FOOD AND TRASH. ALTHOUGH WE DID NOT HAVE TIME SINCE THIS WAS JUST A "STOP FOR THE NIGHT" SPOT, IT WOULD BE NICE FOR BICYCLING.
Scott B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: A039, Loop: Loop A
Always great!
Randy and Sonya G
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C
WE SELECTED A SITE ACROSS FROM THE BATHOUSE. SITE WAS PAVED AND PROVIDED ELECTRIC, WATER AND PICNIC TABLE. NOTICED THE CAMPGROUND HAD ALOT OF HORSE TRAILER/CAMPERS ... NOT SOMETHING WE ARE ACCUSTOM TO SEEING SINCE I THOUGHT EQUINE CAMPING WAS SEPARATE (NO HARM NO FOUL, JUST AN OBSERVATION FROM OUR EXPERIENCE) DID NOTICE THAT THERE WERE FOOTPATHS CUT THROUGH SEVERAL CAMPSITES LEADING TO THE BATHOUSE FROM THE UPPER TIERED LOOP...NOT A FAN OF "SHORT CUTS". BATHOUSE WAS LIT THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT. BEAR BOXES ARE PROVIDED FOR FOOD AND TRASH. ALTHOUGH WE DID NOT HAVE TIME SINCE THIS WAS JUST A "STOP FOR THE NIGHT" SPOT, IT WOULD BE NICE FOR BICYCLING.
Scott B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: A039, Loop: Loop A
Always great!
Clifford H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: Loop D
The campsite at Bands Creek were lovely. We chose Bandy Creek because we ride bikes and they list many trails . There are many trails, but they are treacherous and impassable. Many trails had huge rocks on them and sections washed away. Walking on the trails was dangerous because of the rocks and tree stumps.
Clifford H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: Loop D
The campsite at Bands Creek were lovely. We chose Bandy Creek because we ride bikes and they list many trails . There are many trails, but they are treacherous and impassable. Many trails had huge rocks on them and sections washed away. Walking on the trails was dangerous because of the rocks and tree stumps.
Andrea C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: A017, Loop: Loop A
Location Bandy Creek
Address:
4564 Leatherwood Rd
Oneida, TN, 37841
United States
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Bandy Creek Campground is accessible via US Highway 27, which is approximately 12 miles to the west. The campground is also within reach of Interstate 75, located roughly 25 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.4889 / -84.6976
Elevation: 484 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Travelers should exercise caution on Highway 297 due to steep grades and curves; an alternate route is recommended for those uncomfortable with these conditions.
Wildlife & food storage
- To prevent wildlife encounters, secure all food and scented items properly and maintain a clean campsite.
Fees & deposits
- Horse stall reservations are required and can be made by phone or online; they are separate from campground reservations.
Safety & rules
- Caution is advised when camping in this area due to potential falling branches.
Local regulations
- Fishing in the main river requires a valid Tennessee or Kentucky fishing license.
- Groups larger than 25 must obtain a permit for activities that move away from established roads or parking areas.
- Business services in the park require an approved permit or authorization; details can be found on the park's website.
Fires & fuel
- To protect forests, do not move firewood; obtain it locally and burn on-site.
Amenities
- The swimming pool is open on weekends and holidays during the summer season.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
